Towing/Hitch questions - Page 2

1320racer · 02-09-2024, 04:05 PM

Mike, it really is, sway control and load distribution all in one.

Chevy55 · 02-09-2024, 07:01 PM

Drop some pressure in the air bags and see if that helps the sway problem.

SGSST109E · 02-10-2024, 07:24 AM

I towed with a 2500 silverado for year. If you get a good weight distributing hitch and balance your load it can tow pretty well with minimal sway. I put air bags in the back of my truck so when the rig was loaded and ready to go I could level the truck back to its normal ride height.

Tony Goodman · 02-11-2024, 01:37 PM

The hitch 1320 recommended is the one it get. It's a nice product and it works. Just as important is getting your tongue weight of your trailer loaded ready to go. No less than 10% tongue weight maybe shoot for 12%.

Signman · 02-12-2024, 10:48 AM

One thing that helped my sway issues was to measure the front and back of the trailer when loaded and connected to the tow vehicle on a level surface. The front should be an inch to 1.5" higher in the front.

You can ad a friction type sway control to get even more control if you don't want to invest in the model suggested.

A way to get rid of 95% of the sway is with a dually. A lot of sway is eliminated with all that rubber.
When towing if you are one lane from the Jersey barrier when being passed the wind pressure is amplified plus those SUVs push a lot of air almost as much as the block busses and tractor trailers.

02-09-2024, 04:05 PM	#11
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: Towing/Hitch questions Mike, it really is, sway control and load distribution all in one.

02-09-2024, 07:01 PM	#12
Chevy55 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 324 Likes: 625 Liked 180 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Towing/Hitch questions Drop some pressure in the air bags and see if that helps the sway problem.

02-10-2024, 07:24 AM	#13
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 349 Likes: 55 Liked 127 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Towing/Hitch questions I towed with a 2500 silverado for year. If you get a good weight distributing hitch and balance your load it can tow pretty well with minimal sway. I put air bags in the back of my truck so when the rig was loaded and ready to go I could level the truck back to its normal ride height.

02-11-2024, 01:37 PM	#14
Tony Goodman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 99 Likes: 131 Liked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Towing/Hitch questions The hitch 1320 recommended is the one it get. It's a nice product and it works. Just as important is getting your tongue weight of your trailer loaded ready to go. No less than 10% tongue weight maybe shoot for 12%.

02-12-2024, 10:48 AM	#15
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 516 Likes: 15 Liked 233 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Towing/Hitch questions One thing that helped my sway issues was to measure the front and back of the trailer when loaded and connected to the tow vehicle on a level surface. The front should be an inch to 1.5" higher in the front. You can ad a friction type sway control to get even more control if you don't want to invest in the model suggested. A way to get rid of 95% of the sway is with a dually. A lot of sway is eliminated with all that rubber. When towing if you are one lane from the Jersey barrier when being passed the wind pressure is amplified plus those SUVs push a lot of air almost as much as the block busses and tractor trailers. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"